Best Albums of 2011: The Kills - Blood Pressures

The Kills is alternative duo consisted of singer Alison Mosshart and guitarist Jamie Hince. They released their first LP called Keep On Your Mean Side in 2003. Since then they had achieved critical acclaim. Then they released No Wow in 2005 and Midnight Boom in 2008. They were both as successful as their debut.


Their fourth record Blood Pressures came out in April this year. I have to say that it is their best record. It is much more mature while still being The Kills record. The sound of this record is so full when we consider  they are just duo. Of course, there is much more instruments than just electronic drums and guitar, but there is still no bass. When I compare this record with other three, the sound have improved magnificently.

Also, Alison's voice is so rock and roll and sexy at the same time, especially in the third song "Heart Is A Beating Drum". It is probably my favorite one.

I need to mention Jamie's guitar skills, too. He has always used unique guitar style, but it sounds somehow more awesome on this album. He added more effects during the recording process and it really made magic.

Blood Pressures is definitely great record and I still enjoy coming back to it and listening to it. It's got guts and unique sound - perfect combination.

Best Albums of 2011

Like many other music bloggers and sites, I have also decided to create a list of best albums of 2011. I will put up one album (maybe two) and write something about it every day until the end of the year. I won't put them here in any order, just randomly. First one should be up later today.

The Black Keys have sold out Madison Square Garden in 15 minutes

The Black Keys have recently announced North American tour dates in addition to their already scheduled European tour dates. In fact, they surprised many people that they are set to play big arenas. They were skeptical and claimed that they will have difficulties with filling such big places.

However, they sold out New York's Madison Square Garden in 15 minutes! Well, I think they proved
everybody they are big enough to play arenas.

Drummer Patrick Carney tweeted on December 9:

"We sold out msg in 15 minutes, I feel like a Jonas brotha."

I think it's awesome they achieved this when we consider that they are rock-blues band and not some mainstream band. Way to go Black Keys!

Radiohead to release Live From The Basement performance + "The Daily Mail” and “Staircase”

Radiohead have decided to give really nice Christmas presents to their fans.

First, they will release two new songs - “The Daily Mail” and “Staircase”. They will be released digitally over the iTunes on December 19. You may have already heard them because the band played them both during their Live From The Basement performance (you can listen to them below).

Second, also on December 19, they are set to release digitally the whole Live From The Basement performance. There will also be DVD and Blue-ray available in 2012. It features all 8 tracks from The King of Limbs,  “The Daily Mail” and “Staircase” + "Supercollider" which will be bonus track of DVD.

Tracklisting of Live From The Basement:

1. Bloom
2. The Daily Mail
3. Feral
4. Little by Little
5. Codex
6. Separator
7. Lotus Flower
8. Staircase
9. Morning Mr. Magpie
10. Give Up the Ghost
11. Supercollider

The Stone Roses to record album in 2012

The Stone Roses has recently reunited. They are set to play several reunion shows. No information had been revealed about new music.

However, now they have confirmed that they signed two record deals. On Saturday (December 10) they revealed that they signed with Universal Records in the UK and worldwide, while Columbia, owned by Sony, have signed the band in the US.

The band is currently recording new material during their rehearsals for reunion shows.

They haven't released new record since 1994's Second Coming. Hopefully, new record will have as big significance on music as their first two records...

Song of the day: Uriah Heep - "Child In Time"

One of the most epic songs of all time ever written. I just feel like this is music at its best...

New Releases: 50th Week

Christmas is coming and that means that there are not a lof albums coming out this time of year. The only record I suggest you tu consider buying is from pop-punk band Bowling for Soup - Merry Flippin' Christmas Volumes 1 & 2.

I think I never get tired of these guys. They have been doing their thing for more than 15 years now without any changes. You just know what to expect from them. They can't betray you...ever.

Zooey Deschannel writing music for She & Him

Zooey Deschannel has been busy acting in new sitcom The New Girl, releasing She & Him Christmas album. But what about regular She & Him record? Well, she recently confirmed that she's been writing a lot of material for new She & Him record.

Speaking to Billboard.com she said:

"I've been writing a lot, so hopefully we'll be in the studio pretty soon."

Well, that's good news. Meanwhile, you can watch She & Him perform "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" on The Ellen Degeneres Show below: